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Severe cutaneous anthrax with systemic complications: a case report

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  • Uinkul Izbanova

  • Amangul Duisenova

  • Gulnara Tokmurziyeva

  • Aigul Abdrakhmanova

  • Saltanat Aibosynova

  • Bakhyt Kosherova

  • Ravilya Yegemberdiyeva

  • Ainur Sadykova

  • Saule Umarova

  • Daulet Askarov

  • Olzhas Rashkanov

  • Manshuk Sydykova

  • Aisazhan Yussupov

  • Altyn Rysbekova

  • Nur Tukhanova

  • May 20, 2026

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    A 31-year-old male from Kazakhstan developed severe cutaneous anthrax after contact with sick cattle during slaughter.

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    The patient presented with progressive lesions, fever, and systemic symptoms, leading to sepsis and multiorgan dysfunction.

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    PCR confirmed the presence of Bacillus anthracis DNA in wound exudate and blood, indicating severe disease progression.

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    Despite early antimicrobial therapy, the patient required intensive care but ultimately recovered without late complications.

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    This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous anthrax to prevent severe systemic complications.

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Severe cutaneous anthrax with systemic complications: a case report

  • by Uinkul Izbanova, Amangul Duisenova, Gulnara Tokmurziyeva, Aigul Abdrakhmanova, Saltanat Aibosynova, Bakhyt Kosherova, Ravilya Yegemberdiyeva, Ainur Sadykova, Saule Umarova, Daulet Askarov, Olzhas Rashkanov, Manshuk Sydykova, Aisazhan Yussupov, Altyn Rysbekova, Nur Tukhanova

  • May 20, 2026

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